Training and Research Officer at Ibadan Business School

Job Summary

• The Training and Research Officer will be responsible for conducting research to strengthen the organisation’s training programmes, developing proposals, supporting marketing and client engagement efforts, planning and coordinating training programmes, maintaining academic and programme records, and supporting pre- and post-programme evaluation activities.

Key Responsibilities
Research:

• Carry out regular research on areas related to the organisation’s training programmes in order to improve training modules and materials
• Prepare and present weekly research findings
• Document and submit research work and findings to Management on a weekly basis

Proposal Development:

• Develop training and consultancy proposals in response to market needs and management requirements
• Generate relevant data to support proposal development
• Respond promptly and professionally to Expressions of Interest and Requests for Proposals from clients
• Prepare high-quality and competitive technical and financial proposals
• Provide technical support to the marketing unit in promoting the organisation’s services
• Present, defend, and justify proposals before clients when required

Marketing and Client Relationship Management:

• Market the organisation’s programmes to development partner-supported projects and agencies, including those supported by the World Bank, AfDB, EU, IFAD, USAID, JICA, and related institutions
• Market training programmes to Federal, State, and Local Government Ministries, Departments, Agencies, and Parastatals across Nigeria
• Promote programmes to public quoted companies and private organisations of all sizes
• Identify potential clients and support the planning and implementation of marketing activities
• Contribute to the execution of marketing plans aligned with the organisation’s business strategy
• Work towards achieving set targets for participant enrolment in training programmes
• Build and maintain cordial and productive relationships with clients
• Monitor market trends and identify emerging opportunities and new clients

Programme Planning:

• Plan logistics effectively for training and consultancy services
• Source competent resource persons for training programmes
• Ensure proper documentation of invitations to resource persons
• Prepare cost-effective budgets for training and consultancy assignments
• Develop and maintain checklists for programme requirements and ensure readiness of needed materials

Programme Coordination and Reporting:

• Coordinate assigned training programmes effectively
• Ensure participant satisfaction during training programmes
• Respond promptly to participants’ and facilitators’ needs during sessions
• Handle participant registration and documentation
• Monitor and report on participant performance
• Monitor and report on the performance of resource persons
• Ensure prudent use of approved budgets and resources
• Prepare and submit comprehensive reports immediately after the completion of training or consultancy assignments

Training and Academic Records Management:

• Ensure proper and comprehensive record keeping of academic materials and participants’ results
• Ensure timely submission of relevant academic records and documents to Management as required

Pre-Programme Survey and Post-Programme Evaluation:

• Conduct and document pre-programme surveys and participants’ knowledge-level assessments before training programmes
• Conduct and document post-programme evaluations using appropriate evaluation tools
• Support follow-up evaluation processes involving participants’ supervisors, co-workers, and line managers where required

Other Duties:

• Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by Management or its authorised representatives

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of a B.Sc. in Education, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Economics, Management, Public Administration, Research-related field, or any other related discipline
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Good proposal writing and business development skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good organisational and programme coordination ability
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Good interpersonal and client relationship management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Previous relevant experience in training, research, proposal development, programme coordination, or marketing will be an added advantage.